For his third solo album, Mobile, Wilco rhythm magician Glenn Kotche has assembled seven thought-provoking percussion pieces and an original adaptation of minimalist composer Steve Reich's "Clapping Music."  While each track is as compelling as the next, the true gem of the album is Kotche's "Monkey Chant for Solo Drum Kit."  Within this piece, Glenn retells an epic Hindu tale by assigning each character to different voices on his unique electro-acoustic drumkit. 

Kotche is also the catalyst behind Loose Fur's sophomore release, Born Again in the USA.  Here Glenn and bandmates Jeff Tweedy (Wilco) and Jim O'Rourke (Sonic Youth) jam out on a collection of quirky tunes that range from the bouncy rock vibe of "Ruling Class" to the offbeat grooves of "Apostolic."  And in case you haven't already, check out Glenn's impassioned playing on Wilco's live double album, Kicking Television, Live in Chicago.  This one has "Album of the Year" written all over it.